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Please note that all prices on our website are in US dollars, and travel purchases must be completed with a major credit card. Unless you are considering one of our custom cruise itineraries, certain cruise lines prohibit US-based travel agencies from selling to non-US residents.

All passengers regardless of their home country, citizenship or country of residency are responsible for obtaining the proper documentation for travel. This includes passports

Statendam Main Dining Room

The Rotterdam Dining Room

The Statendam's main dining room is named the Rotterdam restaurant. This two-tier restaurant is accented with brass and is open and airy -- an air of casual elegance best describes the ambiance of the Rotterdam dining room. The entrance to the Rotterdam main dining room is located on the Statendam's Promenade Deck.

Breakfast is served in the main dining room from 7:00am to 10:00am, and, lunch is served from noon to 2:30pm. Breakfast and lunch are open-seating. For dinner, the early dinner time is 5:45pm and 6:15pm, and, the main dinner time is 7:45pm and 8:15pm.

Holland America Line does offer As You Wish Dining where you can show-up at any during the dinner hours and be seated as a table comes available. However, it is advised that you inform the Maître D' of your preferred dining time prior to 4 PM. You can choose As You Wish Dining when you book your cruise. Once on the ship, any guest is welcome to ask the Maître D' for a preferred dining time and they will do their best to accomodate your request.

Cuisine in the Statendam's Main Dining Room

The Statendam's main dining room menu includes vegetarian selections, four appetizers, and at least five main entrees including pastas, salads, beef, chicken, and occasional lamb or lobster. Desserts, by most accounts tempting, vary daily. Chef recommended fare and New Holland's Greenhouse Spa Cuisine are highlighted on the menu.

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Tips for the Statendam's main dining room:

Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 10:00am.

Lunch is from noon to 2:30pm.

Early dinner time is 5:45pm and 6:15pm, and the main dinner time is 7:45pm and 8:15pm.

Reservations for dinner are anticipated.

For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, casual clothing is OK, but no sweatpants, swim wear or shorts.

You'll be most comfortable in elegant attire for formal evenings.

Meals are no cost, but special beverages, wines, beer, and soft drinks may be purchased via current bar menu.

When ordering steaks and other meats, specify your grilling preference.

While the main dining room of the Holland America Statendam offers meals with positive reviews, you'll find the best of gourmet cuisine on your voyage at The Pinnacle Grill.

We highly suggest you plan at least one evening to include this experience! More about The Pinnacle Grill follows the Holland America's As You Wish dining described next.

As You Wish Dining onboard Holland America Statendam Cruise:

Throughout your Holland America Statendam cruise, you'll be able to savor cuisine as you wish on your time! From 5:15pm to 9:00pm, the main dining room provides first come, first serve seating on the first floor of the Rotterdam. There may be a wait time before seating. When you are booking your cruise, you'll have the option to reserve Early Dining, Main Dining, or As You Wish Dining. Once aboard, you can make reservations for the Rotterdam until 4:00pm. Learn more about Holland America Line any time dining.

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